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In 1994 Joe Gerber was honored with the National Medal of Technology, handed out by Bill Clinton, 42th president of the United States. © Gerber

04/01/2022 – The Inventor’s Dilemma – The Entrepreneur’s Responsibility

The Inventor’s Dilemma – The Entrepreneur’s Responsibility

Looking Back Ahead: In Dialog with David J. Gerber – Part III

With their third online session between Connecticut in the US and Brussels on the European side of the pond, David Gerber and Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh addressed ... By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

The category “International Cooperation” is about the progress in the area of international collaboration in the textile industry according to the values of the 17 SDGs of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. © Irina 27/stock.adobe.com

27/12/2021 – Make a difference

Make a difference

ITMF Awards 2022 with new categories

For the first time the International Textile Manufacturers Federation will present awards in the categories “Innovation & Sustainability” and “International ... By Editorial staff

The headquarters of Jumbo-Textil: Here they exclusively work with clean energy. © Jumbo-Textil

24/12/2021 – Climate protection in production

Climate protection in production

Jumbo-Textil produces with green energy

Since the beginning of this year Jumbo-Textil is exclusively using green power and green gas and is achieving annual CO2 savings of approximately 175 tons. By Sibylle Michel

21/12/2021 – Transformative Technology

Transformative Technology

Looking Back Ahead: In Dialog with David J. Gerber – Part II

Asking the father through the son: textile network gained David J. Gerber for an extended mind exchange on current issues and challenges the textile and ... By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Science-based targets provide companies with a clearly defined pathway to future-proof growth. © Elevate Textiles

16/12/2021 – Leading industry sustainability initiative

Leading industry sustainability initiative

SBTi validates sustainability goals of Elevate Textiles

Elevate Textiles is the first global textile manufacturer to receive validation of its Science Based Target goals related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By Sibylle Michel

Business situation vs. business expectations © ITMF

15/12/2021 – 11th ITMF Corona-Survey

11th ITMF Corona-Survey

Business situation and expectation are very good

In the first half of November 2021 the ITMF conducted the 11th ITMF Corona-Survey among more than 330 companies from the textile value chain worldwide. By Editorial staff

13/12/2021 – Textile exchange sustainability conference

Textile exchange sustainability conference

Annabelle Hutter named “Rising Star”

Creative Director of Säntis Textiles, Annabelle Hutter, has been announced as the winner of this year’s coveted Rising Star award at the Textile Exchange ... By Editorial staff